Black Lined plated Lizard
Lizards | Namibia
Introduction: The black-lined plated lizard (Gerrhosaurus nigrolineatus) can be identified by a large, sturdy head and strong body. It lives in open bushveld and savannah, sharing rodent and meerkat burrows. It is a shy and elusive creature, not particularly brave as it will dash into a burrow at the slightest hint of trouble or danger. Predators include snakes, small carnivores and birds of prey.
Distribution: Northern Namibia from Atlantic coast / Kunene River regions to Caprivi Strip, south to Tsumkwe extending west to Etosha National Park.
Diet: Beetles and grasshoppers, but will on occasions eat snails.
Colouring: The back is reddish-brown and the belly is cream to yellow-white.
Breeding: Females lay between 4 and 9 eggs in disused rodent burrows with incubation taking 70 to 80 days.
Size: SVL 140 to 175mm. Max SVL 183mm.
Anderssons Camp
A mid market lodge, situated on the Ongava Private Reserve, just south of the Andersson entrance to Etosha.
Dolomite Camp
On a small hill on the extreme western side of Etosha - Dolomite is the newest (and fifth camp) to open within the park boundries. It is a small personal lodge as opposed to the traditional resort feel of the other camps within the park.
Epacha Game Lodge and Spa
Traditional slightly formal up-market lodge. Situated on same property as Eagle Tented Camp
Etosha Safari Lodge
Within 10km of the Etosha entrance this mid-range lodge offers an ideal base from which to explore the park
Halali
One of the five camps situated inside the park, generally less popular with visitors than Okaukuejo or Namutoni but has the advantage of a secluded quiet spot lit waterhole
Little Ongava
Luxury accommodation, each unit with private pool, great place to spoil yourself. Guided tours on private nature reserve and inside Etosha Park
Okaukuejo
Extremely busy accommodation inside the park with a good spot-lit waterhole, great choice if location is deciding factor on where to stay
Ongava Lodge
Upmarket accommodation, situated on private game reserve with easy access to the National Park
Ongava Tented Camp
On the same property as Ongava Lodge, but offering a more traditional tented safari style experience
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Otjitotongwe Cheetah Farm
A non-profit organisation aimed at conserving Namibia's cheetah population
Toshari Lodge
Once called Etosha Gateway lodge this is a budget accommodation option which has recently been renovated.